Fashion 101

Wanna be a luxury goods exec? Now Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois is offering a course. Or you could study at the ESSEC in France. Personally, I'd say go to France. That's where the luxury good companies are, after all. Read the article here.

Luxury Laundry

Your Holly Golightly is quickly finding out how Bostonians differ from New Yorkers. Most astonishing (to date) would be Bostonians desire to do their own laundry. In New York it is common to send your laundry out, meaning the dirty laundry is picked up at your home and returned a few hours later clean and folded in a way that only the magical laundress can do. You can imagine Your HG's terror when faced with the un-norm. Luckily we found our own magical help, The Laundress line of luxury fabric care products take the chore out of doing the laundry.

The website also has handy every day tips such as:

Q : Red lipstick and red wine are stubborn stains. Any advice?

A : The best time to treat a stain is right when it happens. For lipstick and red wine, soak (in hot water for cotton or warm water for linen) then spot clean. If the item is silk, spot clean with cool tepid water and do not soak for more than 15 minutes.

Your HG's fav product (though so hard to pick because we LOVE them all) is Fabric Fresh ($14), keeps our closet smelling fresh!

HG + THE LAUNDRESS = LOVE

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Celebrity stylist - new products

Sally Hershberger is one of the most influential and sought after hairstylists in Hollywood and New York, a personal favorite of directors and celebrities alike for her trendsetting vision and extraordinary skill that marks her individuality. Equally in demand in the world of fashion, she has been the top choice for a number of the world's most renowned photographers and models, shooting multi-million dollar ad campaigns along with covers for the best fashion magazines in the world. She is also the only person Your HG will let touch her hair...which makes the fact that we now live in Boston a rather expensive haircut - but amazing nevertheless.

Sally has just launched a new line of hair care products and we are certainly going to stock up. You can even order right from the website.

Zara opens in Boston

Opening up shop where the former Armani Cafe (*tears*) use to be Zara opened their 214 Newbury Street store on Thursday. Those unfamiliar with Zara, Your HG would best describe it as a small step up from your local H&M. Great for last minute going out wear, not so great for that glamourous gala.

Boston's store offers 2 floors for women and 1 for men, "boo-hoo boys". Dresses run around $60 to $120, not too shabby. We miss our Armani Cafe.

Fashion Must Have

Your Holly Golightly is going crazy for this classically striking silk organza Paul & Joe 's Black Georgel mini. How gorg this would be for a night on the town - Carrie Bradshaw watch out Holly's in town. Thanks P+J Holly love you!

Boston Lounge Picks

The club scene in Boston can be a daunting affair; if you don''t know exactly where to go you could find yourself amidst a group of underage college kids drinking their "beverage" from a suspicious plastic cup. Or *shudders* close to harassed by some loud-mouth guy and "his buddies." But luckily for you your Holly Golightly is here to fill you in on the swanky see and be seen happenings around the city.

28 Degrees - (1 Appleton St) - For the perfect martini Holly suggests you check out this sleek (to say the least) South End hot spot. Designer Mark Bombara definitely got it right. The transparent chic purple curtains section of private areas for a more intimate gathering among friends. We highly suggest the Pomegranate Cosmo (Pearl vodka, triple sec, pomegranate and fresh lime).

Alibi - (215 Charles Street) - Located in the Liberty Hotel - formally the Charles Street Jail, the echoes of the former jail remain present within the interior design. We especially loved the collection of celebrity mug shots that lined the classic brick walls. The lighting and cell gates added to the sexy factor, and also allowed for areas to be sectioned off for reservations or a large party. Your HG suggests the Jail Bait Martini and to feed your hunger the margarita pizza is fantastic.

Whiskey Park - (64 Arlington Street) - Rande Gerber the genius behind LA's SkyBar (another of HG's spots) and NYC's Whiskey Bar, (and of-course the hubby of the gorgeous Cindy Crawford) has successfully established the same level of awe in his Boston-based Whiskey Park. Located within the Park Plaze this ultra stylish lounge serves up its signature bourbon and rye cocktails to the posh Bostonian clientele. The interior is rockstar glam, with fake fur couches (easy PETA), liquid leather loveseats and rich dark-wood counters for posing at at the bar. See you in the VIP area.

The Beehive - (541 Tremont Street) - For a more bohemian choice offering a side of live music head over to The Beehive. The funky eclectic vibe of local artists mixing with the posh business crowd made your HG nostalgic of her fav LES (Lower East Side)-NYC spot. Reservations suggested as there is always a line waiting to get in.